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This popular deal is back again. This time only for women as men's shoes seem to be out of stock
Salomon Daintree Gore-Tex Mid Hiking Boots (Women) $89.99 (New Customers, Club Price, RRP $269.99) Delivered @ Anaconda
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Pagal on 28/07/2024 - 11:00 anacondastores.com (1193 clicks)
Last edited 28/07/2024 - 13:09 by 1 other user
Last edited 28/07/2024 - 13:09 by 1 other user
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Mid cut boots have always been a bit of a mystery TBH. I was thinking maybe they're better for puddles, but that's about it. Low cut gaiters would work better, but that's one more thing to think about, and crosses the hiker-geek line.
Anyone know what this "Contagrip" sole is about- how flexy is it? There's no mention of a shank in the product description. I'm going to guess that at this pricepoint, it's not comparable to Vibram.
I think contagrip is the sole material maybe by continental, the tyre brand. Not 100% sure, maybe more info here https://salomon.com.au/blogs/salomon-blog/what-is-contagrip%…
But from what I recall, its pretty good and fairly hard wearing. Check runrepeat for their sole testing which puts an engraver with emery paper at a set speed and load, then measure the wear
There is also a flex test and other wear, air flow and other stuff to nerd over
It's more to keep water out. They offer zero ankle support but do give you more protection from water getting in. Not a lot but enough. I always buy midcut boots.
Agreed. I don’t think anyone buys these for ankle support.
I’m addition to reducing water splashing in less than lows, the mids also protect ankle slightly more than low-cut from scratches and things when in brush. Maybe the odd snake bite - haha
I have these, they're OK. Laces are a bit annoying compared to my other Salomons (no quicklace) but I suppose they're more durable.
The tech in these seems a little bit outdated, Salomon have some great offerings in their more premium selections at more upmarket shops (eg paddy pallin)
Agree - anyone who paid the full RRP of $270 on the Daintree's got rubbish value. For $90 they're completely respectable and solid value but as you rightly point out clearly lacking in features & build quality vs upper level Salomons and those of other peer brands.
That this deal is now seemingly a regular occurrance tells you all you need to know i.e they've decent shoes but not to be confused with Asolo, Scarpa or LaSportiva etc.
Has your lining come away from the boot yet? I've had to return about 5 pairs of these because of it.
Hey Welcome10 code doesnt work. Is there a min purchase amount?
FWIW I thought from memory the minimum was $60-80 and you have to be logged in to your Anaconda account - not sure if works as guest - someone will know. They accept this code instore as well (used it myself).
Be careful with these. I've had to return about 5 pairs because of the lining coming away from the boot. Your foot slides around in them because the lining is slipping under the sole. It also comes away from the top making them really uncomfortable.
Salomons used to be great but they've really dropped the ball with their last 2 or 3 models of their boots.
Got these about two years ago, got em for the odd hike/camp plus work. Cant complain at all, great shoe for the price
I have the v9 gtx 3dpro blah. I find them a decent all around shoe but slightly flimsy and quite cheap in support or upper. The Goretex does not keep out water for long despite the whole upper being a membrane but does keep moisture in everyday with thick merino.
I’d prefer waterproof trail runners but with a better quality design all round and like the idea of the classic Merrill Moab/speed (vibrant seems better than continental) so if anyone has feedback.
I also liked the all bird trail runner but it has a wool sock upper and a large sole which always equals rolled ankles.
For my fellow brethren, there is these at the same $99 price:
https://www.anacondastores.com/footwear/mens-footwear/mens-l…
As an experienced hiker & activity leader I can assure buyers there's really scant benefit to having 'midcut' hiking boots rather than 'lowcuts' - its a complete furfy that the midcuts will provide more ankle support to protect against sprains, ONLY full above ankle boots do that - and if ankle sprains are your concern physiological studies on the matter have conclusively shown that footwear with torsional rigidity i.e will not twist when you step on something - is the best solution. Examples of these style shoes are often called 'Approach shoes'.
So for all intents & purposes the Custer shoe & Daintree midboot are much of a muchness, the former being potentially lighter & more comfy. On anything other than multidays, I find myself wearing low's but the vast majority of hikers wear mids, falsely thinking they protect against ankle sprains. The Mids will give slightly higher level protect a tad more against abrasions & bites etc but even thats marginal. :-)